FY2027 Small Area FMR · South Lyon, MI
ZIP 48178 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 48178 (South Lyon, MI) is $1,520 a month, up 4.8% from FY2026. That is 16% below the Ann Arbor, MI area-wide FMR of $1,804.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 48178 sits in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Of the 33 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 48178 has the 22nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Ann Arbor, MI is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,804 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,520 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 48178 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI (same figures) and Livingston County, MI (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,458 | $1,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,503 | $1,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,804 | $1,450 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $2,164 | $1,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,908 – $2,332 | $2,371 | $2,020 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,520 needs about $60,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $142,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 48178 lies mainly in Oakland County, Washtenaw County and Livingston County. See the Ann Arbor, MI county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 48178?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 48178 are $1,130 (studio), $1,250 (1 BR), $1,520 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $2,120 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 48178?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 48178 that range is $1,368 to $1,672 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 48178?
The FY2026 income limits of the Ann Arbor, MI area apply: median family income $142,300, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.